🐧 Quick Start for Linux Mint

⏱️ Setup Time: 30-60 seconds

Get TorGuard VPN running on Linux Mint with our easy installation guide. Full support for all Mint editions (Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce) with both GUI and terminal installation options.

⚡ 30-Second Quick Setup

Download: TorGuard for Linux (64-bit)
Install: Double-click DEB file → Install with GDebi
Launch: Find in Start Menu → Internet
Login: Enter VPN credentials
Connect: Click connect button

✅ You're protected! Continue for detailed instructions, terminal installation, and troubleshooting.

System Requirements

💻 Minimum Requirements

Linux Mint Version

Linux Mint 21.x (Virginia) ✅
Linux Mint 20.x (Ulyana) ✅
Linux Mint 19.x (Tara) ✅
LMDE 5 (Elsie) ✅
LMDE 4 (Debbie) ⚠️

Hardware

1 GHz processor
2 GB RAM minimum
200 MB disk space
Internet connection

Architecture

64-bit (amd64) ✅
32-bit (i386) ✅
ARM64 ✅

Desktop Environment

Cinnamon ✅
MATE ✅
Xfce ✅
All editions supported

Linux Mint Edition Support

🖥️ Cinnamon

Most Popular

✅ Full integration
✅ System tray support
✅ Modern interface
✅ Best performance

🎨 MATE

Traditional Desktop

✅ Classic interface
✅ Lightweight
✅ Full compatibility
✅ Panel applet support

⚡ Xfce

Lightweight Edition

✅ Minimal resources
✅ Fast performance
✅ Older hardware friendly
✅ Full feature support

Installation Methods

🖱️ GUI Installation

GDebi Package Installer

✅ One-click install
✅ Automatic dependencies
✅ No terminal needed
✅ Best for beginners

GUI Instructions

💻 Terminal Installation

Command Line Method

✅ Faster installation
✅ Script automation
✅ Remote installation
✅ Better error info

Terminal Instructions

GUI Installation Steps

Download TorGuard

Select your system architecture:

64-bit (Most Common)

32-bit (Older Systems)

ARM64 (Raspberry Pi)

Download 64-bit DEB

For most modern Linux Mint installations

Download 32-bit DEB

For older 32-bit systems

Download ARM64 DEB

For ARM-based devices

Install with GDebi

When download completes:

A dialog will appear asking to open with "GDebi Package Installer"
Click OK
GDebi will open and analyze the package
Click "Install Package"
Enter your password when prompted
Wait for installation to complete

💡 Alternative: Software Manager

You can also right-click the DEB file → Open With → Software Install

Launch TorGuard

Find TorGuard in your menu:

Cinnamon: Menu → Internet → TorGuard VPN Client
MATE: Applications → Internet → TorGuard VPN Client
Xfce: Applications → Network → TorGuard VPN Client

Or search for "TorGuard" in your menu search

Login to TorGuard

Enter your VPN credentials:

Username: Your TorGuard VPN username
Password: Your TorGuard VPN password
✅ Check "Remember credentials"

⚠️ VPN Credentials

These are different from website login. Manage VPN credentials here

Connect to VPN

Click connect to establish VPN connection:

Quick Options:

Change location: Click country name
Protocol settings: Menu (☰) → Settings
Server browser: Click location → More

Verify Connection

Confirm VPN is active:

Status: "CONNECTED"
Shows: "Verified"
New IP address displayed
System tray icon active

Terminal Installation

💻 Command Line Installation

For advanced users or remote installation:

Download Package

Open terminal and download:

sudo wget https://torguard.net/downloads/new/torguard-latest-amd64.deb

For 32-bit systems:

sudo wget https://torguard.net/downloads/new/torguard-latest-i386.deb

Install Package

Install the downloaded package:

sudo dpkg -i torguard-latest-amd64.deb

If you get dependency errors, run:

sudo apt-get install -f

Launch TorGuard

Start TorGuard from terminal:

torguard

Or with sudo for first run:

sudo torguard

Dependencies & Prerequisites

📦 Required Dependencies

TorGuard installer handles most dependencies, but you may need:

WireGuard

Modern protocol

OpenVPN

Legacy support

NetworkManager

Network control

libqt5

GUI framework

iptables

Firewall rules

resolvconf

DNS management

Install all common dependencies:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y wireguard wireguard-tools openvpn network-manager iptables resolvconf

Protocol Options

🔧 Available Protocols

Access via: Menu → Connection → Protocol

⚡ WireGuard

Fastest

Best for most users

🛡️ OpenVPN

Most Compatible

Works everywhere

🌐 OpenConnect

Cisco Compatible

Corporate networks

🚀 Shadowsocks

Obfuscation

Bypass censorship

Linux Mint Features

📍

System Tray

Quick access icon

Right-click for menu

🔒

Kill Switch

Block traffic on disconnect

Settings → General

🚀

Auto-Start

Launch with system

Settings → General

🌐

DNS Leak Protection

Force TorGuard DNS

Automatic on connect

📊

Network Lock

IPv6 leak prevention

Enabled by default

⚡

Split Tunneling

Exclude applications

Settings → Network

Troubleshooting

🔍 Common Issues & Solutions

WireGuard Not Found

Install WireGuard modules:

sudo apt-get install wireguard wireguard-tools

Then restart TorGuard

Permission Denied

Run with sudo first time
Add user to netdev group
Check /etc/sudoers
Reinstall with --force

Tray Icon Missing

Install indicator-application
Enable system tray
Restart desktop session
Check panel settings

DNS Not Working

Install resolvconf
Disable systemd-resolved
Check /etc/resolv.conf
Use Network Manager

Slow Connection

Switch to WireGuard
Try UDP protocol
Change MTU size
Disable IPv6

Dependencies Error

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -f
sudo dpkg --configure -a

Linux Mint Specific Tips

💡 Pro Tips for Mint Users

Timeshift: Create system snapshot before major changes
Update Manager: Keep system updated for best compatibility
Driver Manager: Ensure network drivers are current
Firewall: Configure ufw to allow VPN:
sudo ufw allow 1194/udp sudo ufw allow 443/tcp sudo ufw allow 1443/udp
Panel Applet: Add network monitor to panel for speed info
Keyboard Shortcuts: Set custom shortcut for quick connect/disconnect

Advanced Configuration

🔧 Power User Options

Config Files: Located in ~/.config/torguard/
Logs: Check ~/.config/torguard/logs/ for debugging
CLI Control: Use torguard-cli for scripting
Custom Scripts: Pre/post connection scripts supported
Network Manager: Can import .ovpn configs directly

Next Steps

🎉 Installation Complete!

Now explore these features:

Server Browser: Find optimal server location
Kill Switch: Enable for security
Port Forwarding: Set up for P2P
Dedicated IP: Get static IP address

Need Help?

If you need assistance with Linux Mint:

Contact Support

Include your Mint version and desktop environment

Getting Started with TorGuard on Linux Mint - Complete Setup Guide

🐧 Quick Start for Linux Mint

⚡ 30-Second Quick Setup

System Requirements

💻 Minimum Requirements

Linux Mint Version

Hardware

Architecture

Desktop Environment

Linux Mint Edition Support

🖥️ Cinnamon

🎨 MATE

⚡ Xfce

Installation Methods

🖱️ GUI Installation

💻 Terminal Installation

GUI Installation Steps

Download TorGuard

Install with GDebi

💡 Alternative: Software Manager

Launch TorGuard

Login to TorGuard

⚠️ VPN Credentials

Connect to VPN

Verify Connection

Terminal Installation

💻 Command Line Installation

Download Package

Install Package

Launch TorGuard

Dependencies & Prerequisites

📦 Required Dependencies

Protocol Options

🔧 Available Protocols

⚡ WireGuard

🛡️ OpenVPN

🌐 OpenConnect

🚀 Shadowsocks

Linux Mint Features

System Tray

Kill Switch

Auto-Start

DNS Leak Protection

Network Lock

Split Tunneling

Troubleshooting

🔍 Common Issues & Solutions

WireGuard Not Found

Permission Denied

Tray Icon Missing

DNS Not Working

Slow Connection

Dependencies Error

Linux Mint Specific Tips

💡 Pro Tips for Mint Users

Advanced Configuration

🔧 Power User Options

Next Steps

🎉 Installation Complete!

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